Early Origins of the Distin family

The surname Distin was first found in Northumberland where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor of Dissington in that shire. They are descended from Dica, and Dicatun which means "Dica's farm." Dissington Hall in North Dissington is a privately owned country mansion which for centuries has been in the hands of the Delaval family. One branch of the family was found at Ashington, again in Northumberland. "The persons who are first named in the records as connected with the property here, are the Morwicks, Lumleys, and Fitzhughs; the family of Essendon (the modern Ashington) are mentioned as lords of the manor at the close of the 13th century." [1]CITATION[CLOSE]Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.

Early History of the Distin family

Early History of the Distin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Distin research.Another 313 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1330, 1427, 1450, 1547, 1602, 1402, 1597 and 1547 are included under the topic Early Distin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Distin Spelling Variations

Distin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dishington, Distin, Dissington, Eshington, Dyshington, Dissyngton and many more.

Early Notables of the Distin family (pre 1700)

Early Notables of the Distin family (pre 1700)

Notable amongst the family name during their early history was Thomas Dishington of Ardross who received a charter in 1402 from Robert III; John Dishington, one of the Gentleman... Another 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Distin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Distin family to the New World and Oceana

Migration of the Distin family to the New World and Oceana

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Richard Dishington settled in Virginia in 1745.

William L. Distin, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1888 [2]CITATION[CLOSE]The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 25) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

Frank J. Distin, American Democrat politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Avon, 1916, 1932 [2]CITATION[CLOSE]The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 25) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

The Distin Motto

The Distin Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.